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Grammar, Punctuation, and Proofreading

Don't let slipshod documents create a bad impression of you, your manager, your department, or your organization. Proofreading skills and correct grammar and punctuation are crucial to building credibility and gaining respect from employers, colleagues, and customers. Individuals who are knowledgeable and adept at writing correctly and eliminating errors gain results quickly and are assets to any organization.

In this workshop, you will learn several grammar and punctuation rules that may have changed since you last took an English class and you will review rules you may have forgotten. Discover how to structure sentences that are not only correct and impressive, but more powerful and efficient. Learn proofreading techniques to safeguard your work from careless errors. Save time and money by avoiding misinterpretations, numerous edits, and re-work.

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Who Should Attend

Employees and managers throughout the organization

Outcomes
  • Understand correct use of punctuation marks
  • Identify parts and structure of sentences
  • Discover tips and techniques for faster, more powerful writing
  • Learn techniques to proofread more effectively

Related Courses

  • Core Course for the Effective Communication Certificate Program.

Instructor(s)

Jennifer Lazarow